Fine Motor & Manipulatives

12 months & up. Spark creativity and build essential skills with the Chunky Soft C Rings Manipulative Set - designed specifically for little hands and big imaginations! These brightly colored, easy-to-grasp links connect from any direction, encouraging open-ended building and early engineering exploration. Perfect for fine motor development, sensory play, and early spatial awareness, this versatile set is ideal for toddlers just beginning their building journey. The soft, chunky design ensures… More »

18 months & up. Help this lovely ladybug become more colorful! This fun toy's pegs come in a variety of colors and will fit into the holes in the ladybug's shell. When children put the pegs in the holes, the ladybug transforms into something vivid and new! The variety of colors will strengthen color recognition, and the numbers on each peg will bring counting into playtime.

2 years & up. Encourage creative play, tactile exploration, and open-ended building using the PolyForm Star Connectors set. Children can easily fit the unique pieces into each other, building horizontally or vertically and creating exciting new shapes. Manipulating uniquely shaped objects requires children to use their fingers and hands in precise ways. The varied shapes also challenge children to adapt their grip and movement, further enhancing their dexterity. The vibrant pieces will help… More »

12 months & up. Explore the magic of magnetic construction and polarity with the 2023 Creative Play Award winning KinderMag Translucent Starter Set! Introduce children to their first magnetic shapes with this 48 piece set of translucent colored squares and triangles. The magnetic pieces can be stuck together to construct and create a range of 2D and 3D designs. The chunky and lightweight pieces are sized perfectly for little hands! Featuring a range of 6 stunning translucent colors to create… More »

18 months & up. Integrate early STEM learning into playtime with the Twisty Tools Nuts and Bolts Set. This set comes with 84 pieces that children can connect to one another in lots of interesting ways. To fit the nuts onto the bolts, children must figure out which nuts and bolts have matching patterns and designs. This quest will strengthen children's matching skills, shape recognition skills, and pattern recognition skills. Largest piece measures 1.7"L x 4"W. Smallest piece measures… More »

12 months & up. Build amazing constructions with the Magicube Magnetic Shapes - 25 Pieces! This new exciting magnetic building block set features 4 different shapes and includes 4 magnetic wheels so children can create their very own vehicle. Perfect STEM toy for little learners, these 100% recycled plastic blocks can be attached on any side, making building easy. The smooth edge design allows children to play without hurting themselves on sharp edges. Cubes are sized large, perfectly for small… More »

2 years & up. Encourage color and shape recognition while building fine motor skills. In this class set, children connect bolts to cards by matching a bolt's shape and color with the corresponding shape and color on the card. Children then fasten the bolt to the card with the nut. As children get the hang of it, they can continue to challenge themselves because the set comes with cards that have higher levels of difficulty. Bolts measure 2.75".

18 months & up. Toddlers and preschoolers learning the basics of self care and refining grasp and hand-eye coordination have met a cuddly match for their emerging skills! Adorable plush bear Teddy Wear comes clad in a removable outfit packed with closures -- perfect for testing a little one's growing problem-solving and motor skills. Buttons, zippers, self-stick tabs, buckles, and laces will keep fingers working on a number of different levels, offering a beneficial mix of encouragement and… More »

18 months & up. Combine loose parts activities and numeracy skills with the Loose Parts Number Trays. Made from easy-to-clean plastic, these trays are the perfect addition to any loose parts play environment. The trays' see-through plastic keeps items visible, accessible, and organized while also encouraging sorting, seriation, counting, and more! Introduce an additional layer of sensory exploration by shining a light source through the clear plastic. Smallest tray measures 6"L x 1.4"W… More »

18 months & up. Encourage creative play, tactile exploration, and open-ended building using the Snap and Stack Thistle Block set. Children can easily fit the durable plastic bristles together to create satisfying connections and construct anything their imagination can inspire. A variety of pieces will help children develop color and shape recognition as well as size relationships and pattern building. This 220-piece set allows for large builds independently or collaboratively.

12 months & up. Use your imagination and get creative with Waffle Blocks. This 42 piece set is made of safe, bendable material with a unique waffle shape that fit together easily. Pieces are easy to stack, build, connect, twist and snap together. Comes in its own container for easy clean up and storage. Each piece is brightly colored and measures 3.7".

2 years & up. These tactile stones offer an engaging, multi-sensory way for young children to practice correct letter formation. Each stone is carefully engraved to provide important sensory feedback. Starting at the green dot children will enjoy tracing each letter shape with their finger - over and over again - building important motor-memory skills. The set contains 26 letter stones, 3.5" - 6" long, and an activity guide.

18 months & up. Encourage spatial and social emotional play with toddler STEM toy Grippies® Stackers. Assemble communities with interlocking magnetic 2D and 3D builds or nest the expressive cylinders in between textured X-shaped blocks. Tactile grips and over-molded plastic make these secure magnetic construction toys soft to touch and easy for little hands to hold. The stimulating blocks and cylinders encourage patterning, balancing, and matching skills with four bright colors and textures.… More »

2 years & up. Children can maneuver magnetic balls through intricate, nature-inspired mazes. The Nature's Paths Magnetic Leaf Mazes each feature organic shapes, and authentically-inspired routed paths. Use the attached magnetic wand to navigate the maze's twists and dips while practicing hand-eye coordination and fine motor skills. Encourage deeper problem solving and critical thinking while solving all three different mazes. Wooden construction and shatter-resistant, clear-view tops make this… More »

2 years & up. Cultivate children's love of nature alongside their love of block play with this Wood Stackers Set. Inspired by the natural, polished shapes of river stones, these stones encourage children to build structures that resemble what they see when they explore nature. The stones are sanded smooth to highlight the beautiful gradient of the wood pieces. The variety of sizes will also help children understand concepts like weight, dimension, and balance. Set of 20. Smallest stone measures… More »

2 years & up. Invite children to build thoughtfully and creatively with these Wood Stackers. Made with organic, natural materials, these geometrically intricate stones spark a child's curiosity to create structures that resemble ancient landmarks. Each wooden block is sanded smooth to highlight the beautiful gradient of the original wood. The variety of sizes will also help children understand concepts like weight, dimension, and balance. Set of 20.

2 years & up. Increase the authenticity of your child's open-ended building experience with these weighted Little Pavers - 60 piece set. Children 2 and up will incorporate these hexagonal miniature pavers into unique architectural builds while stacking, creating patterns and using natural, loose parts. The matte surface texture supports indoor and outdoor play. Set includes 10 double-sided concept cards that serve as creative inspiration to further the hands-on buildling experience. Use with… More »

1 year & up. Boost your child's creativity and early STEM skills with the SmartMax Build XXL! This engaging set includes 70 magnetic pieces; 38 medium bars, 12 long bars, and 20 metal balls, along with a durable storage box and easy-to-follow instructions. Both the lid and base of the container feature unique building grids, plus colorful guides, to inspire endless original structures. Designed for little hands, the strong, oversized pieces let children safely explore magnetism while developing… More »

2 years & up. Choo Choo! All aboard! The LEGO® DUPLO® Train Bridge and Tracks Expansion Set is ready to leave the station, taking little ones on an adventure of imagination. Boys and girls get to use their creativity to build and rebuild this extensive train set. This toy for toddlers includes 8 train track pieces along with a buildable, elevated bridge for kids to create using their imagination. Children can enjoy engaging in interactive play as they create pretend scenes and act out… More »

2 years & up. Little ones will enjoy hours of imaginative play with the LEGO® DUPLO® Train Tunnel and Tracks Expansion Set. This buildable train set encourages creativity and cooperative play while helping little ones develop early social skills. The set includes a tunnel, 10-track pieces, a funnel element, and a 2-way point switch to change the train's direction. It can be combined with other LEGO® DUPLO® train sets for even more interactive fun. Extending the train through… More »

2 years & up. Toddlers can play out routines alongside their favorite TV characters with the LEGO® DUPLO® Peppa Pig Family House. Just like in the show, this 2-level house has separate rooms for George and Peppa Pig, a kitchen, bathroom, and lounge. This pretend-play house encourages young children to recreate scenes from the show or routines from their own home, such as getting ready for bed or having family breakfast. Toddlers can grow their emotional intelligence as they imagine having… More »

2 years & up. Embark on a fun-filled adventure with the LEGO® DUPLO® Interactive Adventure Train. This build-and-rebuild set sparks creativity and imaginative play, allowing preschoolers to create scenes with a park, beach, train station, or family home using detailed building blocks. Interactive lights and sounds bring the train to life, while 3 action bricks let kids make realistic noises, record and play their own sounds, and even drive the train through the LEGO® DUPLO® Interactive… More »

2 years & up. Rustic Textured Sorting Stones is a beautifully crafted tactile resource designed to support early math and sorting skills through hands-on exploration. This 20 piece set includes four natural-toned bowls, each paired with four uniquely textured stones in matching colors. Children are invited to explore color, texture, and patterns as they sort, match, and organize each stone into its corresponding bowl. Perfect for encouraging foundational math concepts such as classification,… More »

18 months & up. There's so much to discover at this interactive learning barn! Specially designed for toddlers, this engaging playset helps kids build foundational skills in counting, color recognition, and fine motor development-one fun farm adventure at a time. Little hands will stay busy with exciting, hands-on activities built right into the barn! Push the pig, pull open the barn doors, spin the weather vane, rotate the silo, and more-each action encourages exploration, strengthens coordination,… More »